Manchester United are willing to hand captain Bruno Fernandes a new and improved contract worth up to £400,000-a-week amid fears he could leave the club in the summer, according to the Mirror.
The Old Trafford side are claimed to be ‘desperate’ to keep the Portuguese international amid long-standing interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.
Fernandes is keeping his options open ahead of the summer and will base his decision on whether or not United will be playing Champions League football next season.
United look well-placed to secure a return to the pinnacle of European football, as they sit third in the Premier League with 10 games remaining.
Man Utd ‘Desperate’ to Keep Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates
According to the Mirror, Fernandes will not seek assurances about United’s summer signings before deciding his future, although Michael Carrick’s own future at the club could also play a part.
Fernandes reportedly wants to see if United offer Carrick a long-term contract, following his impressive start, winning six of his first seven league games.
The 'world-class' Portuguese midfielder is said to have been impressed with Carrick’s impact so far and has already built a strong relationship with the 44-year-old.
Fernandes, who is under contract until June 2028, is expected to hold talks with Man Utd bosses before heading to the World Cup with Portugal.
Man Utd Set for Another Busy Summer
Jason Wilcox
Regardless of Fernandes’ future, Manchester United appear to be heading for another busy off-season following a turbulent campaign.
The Old Trafford side are expected to appoint a new permanent manager and continue their squad rebuild after spending over £200m on new signings last summer.
United are preparing for veteran Casemiro’s free transfer exit and are drawing up plans to bring in a replacement as a priority, with Nottingham Forest ace Elliot Anderson among those admired.
Manuel Ugarte’s future has also been the subject of speculation in recent days, with Italian clubs keeping close tabs on the midfielder ahead of the summer.
How Could Man Utd Replace Fernandes?
Cole Palmer
Amid the looming uncertainty over Fernandes’ future, we asked ChatGPT who United could bring in to replace their captain after the season:
Morgan Gibbs-White – Creative Premier League midfielder with flair, vision, and the ability to drive attacks centrally or from wider positions.
Cole Palmer – Versatile No.10 capable of scoring and assisting, can play centrally or drift wide to exploit space.
Pedro Goncalves – Advanced playmaker with strong goal threat and creativity, able to link midfield and attack effectively.
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